Poole Rd. over Little Beaver Dam Ck
PoorPosted for loadGeneva County, Alabama · 1 MI NE of Coffee Springs · Structure no. 013470
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poole Rd. over Little Beaver Dam Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Poole Rd. over Little Beaver Dam Ck in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 75 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poole Rd. over Little Beaver Dam Ck built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Poole Rd. over Little Beaver Dam Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Poole Rd. over Little Beaver Dam Ck carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Poole Rd. over Little Beaver Dam Ck?
The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Poole Rd. over Little Beaver Dam Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.